WHEN FACED WITH CAREER-RELATED OBSTACLES, ONE SHOULD ABSTAIN FROM LUST Caller: Master Lu, my prayers for other matters have been fairly effective. But when it comes to prayers related to my career, they don’t seem to have any effect. Why is that? Master Jun Hong Lu: It is simple. Your career is closely related to […]
HOW TO ACCUMULATE WORLDLY BLESSINGS AND TRANSFORM THEM INTO MERIT Caller: Master, as you just mentioned, after practicing Buddhism and reciting Buddhist scriptures, many young people find their lives becoming smoother than before. This could be the manifestation of their worldly karmic rewards. However, worldly blessings such as wealth, fame and status all come with […]
THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE WHEN SWITCHING JOBS Caller: My current job is going quite well. The employee benefits are fairly attractive, but the work keeps me extremely busy, and honestly, it is very taxing. Because of that, I’m seriously considering switching jobs. However, since our company is short-handed, I would feel guilty about leaving, as though […]
TALKING ABOUT OTHERS BEHIND THEIR BACK IS AN ACT OF SOWING DISCORD; REPENT BY RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE Caller: Some Buddhist friends have issues with persons-in-charge of Dharma practice centre because of their approaches / ways of doing things, and started to discuss about their ideas and opinions behind their back. Is this […]
WHAT MAKES A PERSON SUSCEPTIBLE TO JEALOUSY? Caller: There are Buddhist friends who are always being misunderstood by others. They are kind-hearted people but for some reason, others don’t seem to be able to understand them. Could their plight be due to the jealousy of others towards them or their own karmic obstacles? Or could […]
THE KARMIC EFFECTS OF JEALOUSY Master Jun Hong Lu: The Buddha says, “Sentient beings who are habitually jealous of another person’s success, glory or the great respect others are showered with, and a sense of hatred out of jealousy takes root in them, their rebirth as humans will be marked by frail health. This stands […]
THE CONSEQUENCES OF JEALOUSY Caller: What are the karmic consequences of jealousy? Master Jun Hong Lu: Being jealous of others will result in you being the target of envy, this is the first retribution. Secondly, harbouring jealousy erodes your wisdom over time. This is because your constant jealousy and your unwillingness to maintain positive relationships […]
THE RELUCTANCE TO COMPLIMENT OTHERS IS A SIGN OF ARROGANCE Caller: Am I right to say that people do not like to give compliments because of their extreme arrogance? Master Jun Hong Lu: That is for sure. When you say, “I simply don’t like to compliment others”, it is a sign of arrogance which, in […]
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING COMPETITIVE AND HAVING A STRONG SENSE OF PRIDE Caller: Some people have a strong sense of pride. They are fond of crafting the kind of life they want others to see. They tire themselves out with this conceited lifestyle. What’s the reason for people to go to such an extent? Master […]
A GOOD ATTITUDE THAT ADMIRES THE GOOD OF OTHERS CAN BE A CATALYST FOR ONE’S PROGRESS, BUT A NEGATIVE ONE CAN TURN ADMIRATION INTO HATE Caller: Lately, there is a popular proverbial saying on the internet that goes, “Envious-jealous-hateful”. Master, can you enlighten us as to why we feel envious when we see others living […]
ONE WILL NOT ACHIEVE ANY SPIRITUAL ATTAINMENT BY MERELY PERFORMING VIRTUOUS DEEDS WITHOUT ELEVATING ONE’S STATE-OF-MIND Caller: Master, you mentioned that merit is a person’s ultimate token for admission to heaven, and this speaks volumes about its importance. In the case where one purely focuses on self-cultivation, without performing any virtuous deeds such as introducing […]
WHEN INTRODUCING BUDDHISM TO OTHERS, SINCERITY IS THE KEY Caller: Master, in the effort to propagate Buddhism to others, some fellow practitioners may not have the skill to do so. I was just wondering whether it’s alright to compile a guide that can help our sharing to be more focused. Just like in delivering a […]
THE CAUSE FOR ONE TO HAVE TALENT BUT NO OPPORTUNITY Caller: What is the cause for one’s unrecognised talent? Master Jun Hong Lu: A man who is always lustful will surely have his capabilities go unrecognised. A businessman who fools around with women all the time will have a lot of “yin” (negative) energy in […]
ALL-ROUNDED DILIGENCE Caller: Master, you often compliment Buddhist friends for being diligent in their Buddhist practice. I am of the opinion that being diligent is not just about going all out to perform recitation. To be deemed as diligent, one needs to study Buddhism in Plain Terms, to safeguard the purity of body, speech and […]
TO WALK THE PATH OF THE BODHISATTVA IN THE HUMAN REALM IS TO HELP YOURSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS Caller: Master Lu, with regards to cultivating the path of the Bodhisattva in this human realm, does it mean that while we are cultivating ourselves, we are in a way also helping others to be awakened […]
HOW SHOULD A DISCIPLE BE A GOOD DHARMA PROTECTOR OF GUAN YIN CITTA DHARMA DOOR? Caller: How should each of us, the disciples of Guan Yin Citta, uphold our Dharma Door well and do what is right as a Dharma Protector? Master Jun Hong Lu: First and foremost, you should lead by example. This is […]
WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO REPEAT OUR PRAYER REQUEST? Caller: Master Lu, when praying for something, we just have to say it once and Bodhisattva will know. If so, why do we have to repeat our prayer to Bodhisattva? Master Jun Hong Lu: Let me ask you a question. Regardless of what you are doing, […]
EMBRACE THE HEART OF REPAYING PARENTAL KINDNESS WHEN MAKING OFFERINGS TO BUDDHAS AND BODHISATTVAS Caller: It is often said in Buddhist scriptures that it is close to impossible to repay the kindness of parents. Could you kindly enlighten us, Master? Master Jun Hong Lu: Is it difficult and painful for your father and mother to […]
FILIAL PIETY TOWARDS PARENTS IS A WAY TO ACCUMULATE MERITS Caller: Master, I notice that people who are particularly filial would receive lots of blessings from Bodhisattvas. Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course, and it comes with meritorious rewards as well. These days, many people simply lack merit because they are not very filial to […]
HEARTFELT WORDS FROM MASTER LU ON FATHER’S DAY Master Jun Hong Lu: As your Master, I no longer have a personal family. All of you are like my children, and on Father’s Day, I feel an even deeper sense of longing for you. It truly pains me to see some children not striving enough. Conversely, […]
THE ESSENCE OF WISDOM Caller: Master, you often advise that to increase our wisdom, we need to perform recitation. However, wisdom is such a broad concept. When people of different levels of cultivation hear you say, “You need to recite the Buddhist scriptures to increase your wisdom”, they may grasp the meaning of wisdom differently. […]
BE PATIENT WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM BUDDHIST FRIENDS; THE TASK ASSIGNED TO EACH VOLUNTEER MUST BE BASED ON THEIR UNIQUE CHARACTER Caller: Some long-practising Buddhist practitioners seem to be taking a nonchalant attitude when handling questions raised by a new Buddhist practitioner. For some reason, they don’t seem to put themselves in others’ shoes and […]
WITH THE SPIRIT OF CONFORMITY YOU ALIGN WITH THE NEEDS OF SENTIENT BEINGS Caller: In a practice group that is committed to the right faith and mindfulness, the spirit of conformity is a prerequisite for unity within the group. Am I right in saying that such a characteristic is essentially the spirit of selflessness? Master […]
UNITY SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF EVERY BUDDHIST PRACTITIONER’S MIND Caller: The third rule of the “Code of Conduct for Disciples” states, “Disciples should respect each other and work hand in hand with the Master to propagate Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. As disciples, you should help people become spiritually awakened, be free from […]
THE DEFINITION OF TOLERANCE FOR WORDS, PEOPLE AND MATTERS Caller: Master has mentioned before that, there are three aspects of tolerance, namely the tolerance for words, people and matters. Would you please elaborate further, Master? Master Jun Hong Lu: ‘Tolerance for appearance’ is to be tolerant of others regardless of their physical appearance. Similarly, when […]
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPENT; REPENTANCE HELPS TO MITIGATE NEGATIVE KARMA AND ELEVATE OUR STATE OF MIND Caller: Master, I would like to seek repentance. I used to work in a hotel before I started practising Buddhism. Our main responsibilities included environmental monitoring and safeguarding the spare keys of the hotel. Whenever I was scheduled […]
HOW DO WE NURTURE A COMPASSIONATE HEART AND ROOT OUT OUR DEEP-SEATED BAD HABITS? Caller: Hi Master, there are people who can’t shed any emotional tears. What should these people do to nurture a heart of compassion? Would it help if they perform more life liberation and show more empathy towards others? Master Jun Hong […]
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IMPROVED AFTER SENDING MY ABORTED CHILD TO A HIGHER SPIRITUAL REALM Caller: I dialled in last year and Master advised me to recite 17 Little Houses for my child. Upon completion, I dreamt of a little boy telling me he was leaving to find his mother. Does this mean that this boy has […]
PRAYER FOR CAREER SUCCESS, ETC. THROUGH THE RECITATION OF THE CUNDI DHARANI WILL EXPEND ONE’S MERITORIOUS BLESSINGS Caller: Would one’s meritorious blessings be expended when reciting the Cundi Dharani to pray for career success or to fulfil one’s wishes? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, it would. When one prays for career success and when there […]
RECITE THE CUNDI DHARANI FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO PROSPER Caller: What should we recite if we want our businesses to prosper? Master Jun Hong Lu: You should recite the Cundi Dharani 49 times a day. Source: Shuohua20120810 25:04, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
